August 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. Roll Call

II. Pledge of Allegiance

III. Consider Approval of Board Agenda

III.1. Monday, August 10, 2026, School Board Agenda

IV. Consider Approval of School Board Minutes

IV.1. Monday, July 13, 2026, School Board Meeting Minutes

V. Open Forum and Reception of Delegations, Petitions, and Communications

V.1. Public Comment

V.2. Building and Department Reports

VI. Claims

VI.1. Claims, July 15, 22, 29, August 6, 2026

VI.2. Treasurer's Report, June 2026

VI.3. Investments Report, June 2026

VI.4. Wire Transfers

VI.5. Food Service Report June 2026

VII. Consent Items

VII.1. Retirement Letters

VII.2. Resignation Letters

VII.2.a. 1.0 FTE Early Childhood Special Education Teacher at Churchill (Julie Midas)

VII.2.b. 1.0 FTE Long Term Math Substitute Teacher at Cloquet Middle School (Nathan Bents) pending hire

VII.2.c. 6.75 hrs./day Paraprofessional at NLA (Autumn Marquardt)

VII.2.d. Lifeguard and WSI with Community Education (Allison Ringat)

VII.2.e. Washington AIE Tutor (P. Jaakola)

VII.2.f. 3.5 hr/day Cook Helper (H. Cobb)

VII.2.g. Food Service at Churchill - Pending Hire (S. Smith)

VII.2.h. 3 hr/day Cook Helper (V. Johnson)

VII.3. Recommendations for Employment

VII.3.a. 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Washington (Amanda Hakamaki) pending appropriate licensure

VII.3.b. 1.0 FTE Special Education Teacher at Northern Lights Academy (Nathan Bents) pending appropriate licensure

VII.3.c. Girls' Tennis Volunteer (E. Ruhnke)

VII.3.d. 6.75 hr/day Secretary Receptionist - Churchill Elementary (K. Carlson)

VII.3.e. 3 hr/day Cook Helper at Churchill Elementary (S. Smith)

VII.3.f. 0.1 FTE Intervention Support Coach through A&I funding (N. Vegar)

VII.3.g. 1.0 FTE 4th Grade Teacher at Washington Elementary 

VII.3.h. 1.0 FTE Long Term Sub at Washington Elementary 

VII.4. Extra Service Contracts

VII.4.a. Five (5) extras days for Food Service Secretary for Back to School Prep 

VII.4.b. 2026-2027 Extra Service, Online 6th Assignments,  and 6th Period Stipends at CAAEP (see attached)

VII.4.c. Rescind C Team Volleyball Coach (O. Diver)

VII.4.d. JV Volleyball Coach (K. Motzko)

VII.5. Permission to Post

VII.5.a. Cook Helper Position at CMS- increase from 3.5 hr/day to 5 hr/day

VII.5.b. 1.0 FTE 5th Grade Teacher, 0.1 FTE PE, 0.05 Art and 0.05 Music

VII.6. Staffing Adjustments

VII.6.a. Building Cook Hour Increases at Churchill and Washington (April Issacson and Deb Hartwig)

VII.7. Grant Applications/Grant Awards/Donations

VII.8. Other

VIII. School Board Committee Report

IX. Agenda Addendums

X. Action Items

X.1. Consider Approving the 2027-2030 Superintendent Contract with Dr. Michael Cary

X.2. Consider Approving the 2026-2029 Print Shop Operator Contract with Beth Nelson

X.3. Consider the 2026-2027 Authorization of Utilization of Legal Firms (Updated)

X.4. Consider Approving 2026-2027 Family School Support Worker Contracts with NLSEC (Contracts #9-12)

X.5. Consider Approving 2026-2027 Sign Language Interpreter Contract with NLSEC (Contract #15)

X.6. Consider Approving the Request for Quotes for 2026-2027 Snow Removal Services

X.7. 1st Reading of Substantive Policy Changes: Policies 208, 402, 410, 430, 503, 509, 515, 521, 524, 530, 613, 615, 616, 621, 701, 709, 721, 722 

X.8. Consider Support for the Op Ed Letter Regarding Enbridge Property Tax Dispute

XI. Superintendent's Report

XI.1. Negotiations Update

XI.2. Permanent School Fund

XI.3. 2026-27 School and District Goals

XI.4. Op Ed Letter

XII. Consider Moving to Closed Session Pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 13D.05, Subdivision 3, For The Annual Review of Superintendent, Dr. Michael Cary

XIII. For Your Information

XIII.1. Job Postings for Existing Positions

XIII.1.a. 1.0 FTE Long Term Substitute Special Education Teacher at NLA

XIII.1.b. 1.0 AIE Tutor - Washington Elementary

XIII.1.c. 0.2 Specialist Teacher Position for Physical Education Art and/or Music at CMS

XIII.2. Updated "Who Do I Contact" Flyer

XIII.3. Rescinding Leave of Absence and Return to 5th Grade Position (Jason Barney)

XIII.4. Cloquet Community Education Launches New "Start Strong Kinder Ready Resource" Page on the Website (https://isd94.arux.app/)

XIV. Upcoming Meetings/Events

XIV.1. Monday, August 24, 2026 - School Board Meeting - Boardroom
5:30 p.m. Working Session, 6:00 p.m. Regular Meeting

XV. Adjournment